14th June 2026 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz

Looking at the leadership change, Tuhin Kanta Pandey is spearheading these new market reforms. SEBI was originally set up in 1988 but didn't get statutory powers until the 1992 Act.

Beyond regular compliance, IDs are now expected to guide companies on complex tech shifts like cybersecurity and environmental impact. These duties fall under the SEBI LODR rules which keep the markets healthy.

India's regulatory body wants to cut through the red tape for global capital through a risk-based disclosure model. It's a key part of the Finance Ministry's broader plan to deepen the capital market.

While SEBI oversees the stock market, they're working with the RBI to link the cash and derivatives sectors for bonds. It's vital for India because a liquid bond market helps fund large infrastructure projects.

Incorporating the IOSCO toolkit helps India's regulator stay on par with global standards for tech supervision. This move aims to prevent issues like algorithmic bias and data privacy breaches in high-frequency trading.

Elevating the relationship to this specific status marks the highest level of trust between the two nations. France was actually the first Western power to sign a strategic partnership with India back in 1998.

This 2024 outing is PM Modi's seventh time representing India at the G7 meeting as an invited guest. It highlights how India's seen as a leader of the Global South on the world stage.

Historically, the 1998 nuclear tests led many Western nations to boycott India, but France took a bold path by staying supportive. That's exactly why the two countries now share such deep cooperation in defence and space.

Collaborations between ISRO and its French counterpart have flourished for over 60 years, with TRISHNA being the latest ecosystem monitoring mission. They've previously worked on satellites like Megha-Tropiques to study the climate.

Seeking sustainable power sources, India's now looking at SMRs and Advanced Modular Reactors to help with the green transition. The SHANTI Act is a domestic move to modernize our nuclear energy framework.

Economists prefer the ER because it doesn't get skewed when people stop looking for jobs and leave the workforce. It simply measures what portion of the working-age population actually has a paycheck.

Analyzing the decade-long data shows that while absolute job numbers grew slightly, the population grew way faster. This creates a gap that makes the overall employment percentage look much lower than before.

Despite many empowerment schemes, women's participation in the formal job market has slipped below the double-digit mark. It's a structural challenge that many developing economies face as they modernize.

Slowbalisation is basically the opposite of the rapid trade growth we saw in the 90s, where nations now prefer local production. This trend, combined with automation, makes it harder for India to export its way to full employment.

Harmonizing various broadcasting laws became necessary after India finally replaced its colonial-era telegraph laws with the 2023 Act. This draft aims to bring TV, Radio, and DTH under one modern roof.

Making public service content mandatory ensures that private channels help spread awareness on health and education for at least half an hour. The MIB believes this is a small price for using public airwaves.

Commissioned in 2012, INS Baaz serves as a watchful eye over the vital Strait of Malacca. It's managed by the Andaman and Nicobar Command, which is India's only theatre-level tri-service command.

Situated in the Baltics, Estonia has strong historical ties with Finland across the water. It became a member of NATO and the EU in 2004 to strengthen its security in the region.

Named for the distinct narrow white band on its wing, this butterfly was spotted at the challenging Mayodia Pass. It's only the second time a species from the Chonala genus has been found in India.

Reforming the IGP is SEBI's way of ensuring that high-tech startups in biotech and AI can find investors easily. The goal is to provide these innovative firms with long-term funding right here in India.